Patna, October 9, 2025 — In a significant political development ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has officially released its first list of 51 candidates.
This marks a historic moment in Bihar politics — the entry of a new political force promising “clean and transparent leadership.” The list includes a mix of professionals, social activists, women leaders, youth, and first-time contestants.
After two years of grassroots outreach through the Jan Suraaj Yatra, this announcement confirms PK’s transition from political strategist to full-fledged political leader.
🔹 Complete List of Jan Suraaj Candidates (2025 Bihar Election)
The first list covers constituencies from nearly all major districts of Bihar. It features doctors, educators, social workers, and bureaucrats — signaling a clear departure from traditional caste and money-based ticket distribution.
Some key candidates include:
Drig Narain Prasad – Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran)
Sunil Kumar – Lauriya (West Champaran)
Awdhesh Ram – Harsidhi (East Champaran)
Dr. Lal Babu Prasad – Dhaka (East Champaran)
Usha Kiran – Sursand (Sitamarhi)
Vijay Kumar Sah – Runnisaiyadpur (Sitamarhi)
Md Parvej Alam – Benipatti (Madhubani)
Ram Pravesh Yadav – Nirmali (Supaul)
Raghub Bablu – Sikti (Araria)
Abu Affan Farooque – Kochadhaman (Kishanganj)
Afroz Alam – Amour (Purnia)
Md Shahnavaz Alam – Baisi (Purnia)
Subodh Kumar Suman – Alamnagar (Madhepura)
Kishor Kumar – Saharsa
R.K. Mishra – Darbhanga (Urban)
Shoaib Khan – Darbhanga Rural
Biltu Sahani – Keoti (Darbhanga)
Tej Narayan Sahni – Minapur (Muzaffarpur)
Dr. Amit Kumar Das – Muzaffarpur (City)
Priti Kinnar – Bhore (SC, Gopalganj)
Jai Prakash Singh – Chhapra (Saran)
Dr. Arun Kumar – Mathihani (Begusarai)
Jayanti Patel – Khagaria
Neha Kumari (Natraj) – Chenari (SC, Rohtas)
Dr. Vijay Kumar Gupta – Arrah (Bhojpur)
Archana Chandra – Nabinagar (Aurangabad)
Dr. Ajeet Kumar – Imamganj (SC, Gaya)
Lakshman Manjhi – Bodh Gaya (Gaya)
(Full list includes all 51 names released by Jan Suraaj.)
🔹 Equal Representation for Women and Youth
Jan Suraaj’s list is notable for its strong inclusion of women and young leaders.
Candidates like Lata Singh, Kumari Poonam Sinha, Neha Kumari (Natraj), and Priti Kinnar have been fielded in key constituencies, signaling the party’s commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.
Prashant Kishor stated earlier that “politics must open doors for capable citizens, not just the privileged few.”
🔹 Will Prashant Kishor Contest the Bihar Election 2025?
The biggest suspense in Bihar politics remains unanswered — will Prashant Kishor himself contest?
According to Uday Singh, National President of Jan Suraaj, the decision will be announced soon.
Speculation is rife that Kishor may contest from Karaghar or Raghopur, though no official confirmation has been made.
If he does, it would mark his first-ever election after years of managing successful campaigns for leaders across India.
🔹 “No Alliance, Only People’s Alliance,” says PK
In his recent press statement, Prashant Kishor ruled out any alliance with NDA, RJD, or other regional parties.
He said:
“We are not forming alliances with political parties — our alliance is with the people of Bihar. Anyone who believes in honesty and development is part of Jan Suraaj.”
The Election Commission has allotted the symbol “School Bag” to Jan Suraaj — representing education, opportunity, and future growth.
🔹 Jan Suraaj Party Manifesto: A Vision for New Bihar
The Jan Suraaj Party’s upcoming manifesto outlines six major priorities:
Education & Skill Development – Strengthening government schools and promoting job-oriented learning.
Employment Generation – Launching the Jan Rozgar Mission to tackle youth unemployment.
Village-centric Growth Model – Empowering panchayats and improving local infrastructure.
Transparent Governance – Zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
Women Empowerment – Ensuring 50% representation in local and state bodies.
Healthcare & Digital Access – Expanding rural healthcare through technology.
Kishor emphasized that,
“Bihar needs not just a new government, but a new governance model.”
🔹 Political Impact: A Game-Changer for Bihar
Political experts believe that the Jan Suraaj Party could significantly impact Bihar’s 2025 election dynamics.
Traditionally, the state has been dominated by two alliances —
NDA (BJP + JD(U))
Mahagathbandhan (RJD + Congress)
Jan Suraaj, however, is focusing on first-time voters, educated youth, women, and professionals — groups often neglected in Bihar’s caste-driven politics.
Analysts predict that the party could emerge as a vote-influencer or kingmaker, particularly in urban and semi-urban constituencies.
Responding to critics calling his party a vote-cutter, PK said:
“If giving people an honest alternative means cutting votes, then yes — we’re cutting the votes of corruption.”
🔹 Public Response and Future Plans
Within hours of the announcement, #JanSuraaj and #PrashantKishor trended on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
Many youth and professionals praised the list for being “clean, transparent, and progressive.”
Meanwhile, rival parties called the move “idealistic but impractical.”
Jan Suraaj leaders confirmed that a second list of 40+ candidates will be released next week.
🔹 Bihar Election 2025 Schedule
Phase 1 Voting: November 6, 2025
Phase 2 Voting: November 11, 2025
Counting of Votes: November 14, 2025
Jan Suraaj’s debut is expected to make the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections one of the most unpredictable in recent history.
